Wildlife

'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger - study

A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human activities, while cautious ones thrive.

Fan Tailed Raven, Mitzpe Shalem, Dead Sea.
A wolf that went missing after escaping from its enclosure in O-world zoo, roams in the zoo premises in Daejeon, South Korea April 8, 2026 in this still image of surveillance footage video playing on a screen.

Elusive wolf in South Korea captured and returned to zoo after nine days on the run

A Levantine Vernal Copper (Tomares nesimachus) butterfly

INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts during a briefing during a visit to the Australian Government National Situation Room in Canberra, Australia, January 9, 2026.

Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast


Pakistan confiscates 18 illegal lions after one escapes, attacks woman and children

Pakistani authorities confiscated the lions that were kept as pets illegally after one of them escaped and attacked a woman and two children in the country's Punjab province.

 A lion roars inside its enclosure at a zoo in Peshawar, Pakistan December 13, 2021.

Zimbabwe wildlife habitat to cull at least 50 elephants due to overcrowding

Meat from the cull will be distributed to local people to eat, while the ivory from the killed animals will be handed over to the parks authority.

 A group of elephants walk near a solar panel at a watering hole inside Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe, October 23, 2019

Israel's fire still burns: Reflecting on the symbolism of our remembrance days - opinion

The worst fires in modern Israeli history erupted just as our people sought to celebrate our hard-won independence.

 AERIAL VIEW of damage caused to Park Canada forest by massive wildfires, May 3

Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights

“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.

 Injured stork at The Hula Valley Wildlife Acclimatization Center.

WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts

“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.

A monkey that was found chained up in a bathroom.

Government cancels all Independence Day events countrywide due to fires

Independence Day events along with the Hostage rally that was scheduled for tonight have been cancelled due to the extreme weather.

Flyer of cancelled event in Hostage Square

Miniature dachshund survives alone for over 500 days in Australian wilderness

Georgia Gardner and Joshua Fishlock momentarily left the young pup in a playpen while camping off Australia’s coast, but returned to find her missing.

Valerie, a beloved miniature dachshund lost during a camping trip in November 2023, has been recovered alive and well after spending 529 days in the Australian wilderness.

Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in

Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.

 Stookey, an Eclectus parrot - one of the parrots that was stolen

Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade

Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.

 A monkey found chained to an east Jerusalem dumpster.

WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife

The INPA stressed the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade, stating that smuggled monkeys may carry diseases such as tuberculosis and rabies even if they do not show symptoms.

 Israel Police seize lion cub from residence in Kfar Kassem, March 15, 2025.